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1973 Map of Cache Peak

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Cache Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Cache Peak dominates this high-desert landscape in Kern County, where the infrastructure of water transport meets the ancient traces of the land. The presence of Petroglyphs near Jawbone Canyon indicates a deep human history long before the construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and Second Los Angeles Aqueduct, which cut through the southeastern portion of the map. The terrain is marked by numerous water sources critical to travel and survival, including Champagne Spring, Quail Spring, and Eagle Spring.

Resource extraction and transit define the area's modern character, from the Skyline Mine to the network of 4wd trails and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traversing Sweet Ridge. A lone Grave south of Airplane Flat serves as a reminder of the hazards of this environment during the early development of the region. The map also captures the Randsburg Cutoff, reflecting the transportation needs of the local mining and ranching economy.